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Reconciliation Bill Could Bring First Federal Royalties for Hardrock Mines
October 11, 2021
The federal reconciliation debate is plodding forward, and hardrock mining royalties are back on the bargaining table. Among the policies outlined in Democrats’ $3.5 trillion, 2,466-page Build Back Better Act are new fees on the mining of locatable minerals, like
Ganfeng Lithium to Acquire Millennial Lithium for $353 Million
October 11, 2021
Millennial Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium have entered into a definitive agreement which Ganfeng, through a British Columbia subsidiary, will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Millennial for C$3.60 per common share in cash representing total cash consideration of
Rainbow Energy to Acquire Coal Creek Station, North Dakota
October 11, 2021
A North Dakota-based energy company reached an agreement Wednesday, June 30, to buy the state’s largest coal-fired power plant in a much-anticipated move expected to rescue the facility from shutting down. The sale of Coal Creek Station to affiliates of
West Virginia House Coal Community Work Group Kicks Off Four-stop Community Listening Tour
October 11, 2021
The work group West Virginia legislators formed to come up with proposals to economically revitalize struggling coal communities has announced a four-stop listening tour. The House of Delegates Coal Communities Workgroup, created in the spring to help communities reeling from
Zijin Mining to Acquire Canada-based Lithium Brine Developer Neo Lithium for $770 Million
October 11, 2021
Chinese mining company Zijin Mining Group has agreed to acquire Neo Lithium, a Canada-based lithium brine developer, in an all-cash deal worth C$960 million ($770.45 million). Neo Lithium is the owner of the Tres Quebradas lithium project (3Q Project) located
Mining Association of Canada Elects David Clarry as New Chairman
October 11, 2021
David Clarry, vice president of corporate social responsibility for Hudbay Minerals has been elected chair of The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) for the next two-year term. David comes to his new role with extensive experience in the mining sector,
Wyoming Energy Authority to Help Coal Communities With Economic Diversification Funds
October 8, 2021
The Wyoming Energy Authority and Wyoming Business Council have joined forces to help coal communities compete for federal stimulus dollars aimed at diversifying their economies. The move comes after some complained about a lack of state-level involvement in the competitive
West Virginia Senator Manchin Steps Up to Defend Fossil Fuels
October 8, 2021
Climate hawks on and around Capitol Hill accustomed to seeing Republicans thwart their agenda have found a new roadblock in Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia. Environmentalists knew they would face challenges winning Manchin’s support for the $3.5
South Dakota Rejects Mining Permit for Azarga Uranium’s Subsidiary Powertech
October 8, 2021
The South Dakota Water Board has rejected a request by a Canadian company that wants to restart the permitting process for a proposed uranium mine in the southern Black Hills. The board on Wednesday unanimously rejected Powertech Inc.’s request following
SIMEC Mining Secures Environmental Approval for Its Tahmoor Coal Mine in New South Wales, Australia
October 8, 2021
SIMEC Mining has secured environmental approval from the Australian government for the extension of its Tahmoor coal mine in New South Wales (NSW). The approval was granted by Australian Environment Minister Sussan Ley on behalf of the federal Department of
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